Westbourne Running Club

Westbourne Running Club is an independent running club offering a varied programme for runners of different abilities.

Whether you are beginning to run more regularly, returning after time away or looking for structured training to improve your race performance, the club offers a mixture of relaxed and more challenging sessions.

Training can include:

• Social and conversational runs

• Easy morning and lunchtime jogs

• Tempo sessions

• Interval training

• Hill sessions

• Circuits

• Track sessions

• Mixed-terrain runs

Sessions take place throughout the week rather than being limited to one regular training night.

The club is open to adults aged 18 and over.

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New Members

Anyone thinking about joining Westbourne Running Club is welcome to attend a few runs first and see whether the club is right for them.

The more relaxed social runs can be particularly useful for those joining for the first time, while experienced runners can take advantage of structured sessions including intervals, hills and track training.

The club aims to support a broad range of runners, from people working towards their first 5K to those competing regularly in races.

Racing with Westbourne RC

Westbourne Running Club regularly takes part in races across Dorset and the surrounding area.

The club competes in the Dorset Road Race League, with members also taking part in races connected with the Purbeck Trail Series and other local road and trail events.

Selected races are included in the club's own championships, giving members the chance to accumulate points across the season.

Westbourne RC also runs an Off Road Series, providing another option for members who enjoy trail and mixed-terrain racing.

Race days form an important part of the club's social side too, with members travelling, racing and supporting one another at events throughout the year.

UK Athletics Affiliation

Westbourne Running Club is affiliated with UK Athletics.

Full club membership includes UK Athletics registration, which can provide discounted entry fees for eligible races.

Social Side

The club is not solely focused on racing and performance.

Social runs are a regular part of the calendar, alongside occasional social events, giving members plenty of opportunities to meet other local runners.

Routes take members across Westbourne and the wider Bournemouth and Poole area, with everything from easy conversational runs to longer social outings.

Training Times

There is no single weekly training time, as sessions change throughout the month.

The club calendar includes morning, lunchtime and evening sessions at different locations.

Anyone planning to attend should check the latest Westbourne Running Club calendar for the current date, meeting point, time and session description.

Membership

Westbourne Running Club welcomes runners aged 18 and over.

Prospective members can attend several sessions before joining.

For current membership prices and registration details, contact the club or visit the official Westbourne Running Club website, as membership fees may change.